Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia
Namibia: Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge was 2.24 current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia, 1970–2009
Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia stood at 2.24 current US$.
That represents a change of down 62.2% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia peaked at 68.93 current US$ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1970.
That places Namibia 30th out of 53 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.75 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 68.93 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.27 current US$ | 2.24 current US$ | 36.02 current US$ | 8 |
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More science & technology data for Namibia
- Scientific and technical journal articles 231.33 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 2.58 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 85.16 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 85.16 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 12 (2019)
- Share of the population using the Internet 64.9% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 8 (2019)
- Number of people using the Internet 1.69 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 2.83 per 100 people (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 85,893 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia?
- Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge in Namibia was 2.24 current US$ in 2009, according to International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates.
- What is the highest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.93 current US$ in 1995.
- What is the lowest mobile cellular postpaid connection charge recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1970.
- How does Namibia rank for mobile cellular postpaid connection charge?
- Namibia ranks 30th out of 53 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mobile cellular postpaid connection charge rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates, published as part of Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. The initial, one-time charge for a new postpaid subscription. Refundable deposits should not be counted. Although some operators waive the connection charge, this does not include the cost of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. The price of the SIM card should be included in the connection charge. It should also be noted if free minutes or free SMS are included in the connection charge. Taxes should be included. If not included, it should be specified in a note including the tax rate applicable. This indicator is expressed in local currency.